Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes
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ACReSAL is a World Bank-assisted project designed to address landscape degradation and improve community resilience to climate change in northern Nigeria.
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Dryland Management
Supporting integrated watershed planning, landscape restoration and sustainable natural-resource management.
Community Climate Resilience
Strengthening local capacity and livelihoods so communities can respond to climate-related pressures.
Institutional Strengthening
Improving the systems, coordination and technical capacity required for accountable project delivery.
Emergency Response
Providing a structured mechanism for rapid response when eligible climate-related emergencies occur.
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Over 43% of Lands in Nigeria Are Degraded: SCMP Is a ‘One-Stop Solution’ for Healing Degraded Landscapes
Over 43 percent of lands in Nigeria are degraded, making the Strategic Catchment Management Plan (SCMP) a…
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BORNO ACReSAL RECEIVES BOTANY STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI.
The Borno State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project received Botany students…
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Tree planting with 10M seedlings.
The Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum launched the State 2024, tree planting campaign with…
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Borno ACReSAL Conducts FAO Land Restoration, Community Sensitization in Tamsu-Kawu.
The Borno State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has conducted a community…
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Borno ACReSAL Conducts Community Revolving Fund (CRF) pre disbursement engagement with LGPMC in uba/Askira LGA.
The Borno State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project conducted a pivotal…
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A community where ACReSAL helped improved their wellbeing in Mafa LGA.
Introduction: In Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, livestock plays a pivotal role in sustaining…
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About the project
ACReSAL FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about Borno ACReSAL, its scope and how the programme works.
Browse all FAQs01 What is ACReSAL?
ACReSAL means Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes. It is a multi-sectoral project designed to restore degraded landscapes and strengthen climate resilience.
02 What is the objective of the project?
To increase the adoption of sustainable landscape management practices in targeted watersheds in northern Nigeria and strengthen long-term climate resilience.
03 Which sectors implement ACReSAL?
The project brings together the environment, agriculture and water sectors at federal and state levels.
04 Who benefits from ACReSAL?
Communities, farmers, women, young people and institutions across participating semi-arid landscapes benefit from project investments.
05 How can I contact Borno ACReSAL?
Contact the Borno ACReSAL State Project Management Unit through the contact page or the official contact details published on this website.